In re Michael Louis S.

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: We conclude, upon our review of the record, that petitioner did not establish by clear and convincing evidence that respondent mother permanently neglected her children (see, Social Services Law § 384-b). The record discloses that since the children have been in foster care, the mother has maintained a regular course of visitation and contact with them. Respondent participated in the services to which the agency referred her and desired to establish a family relationship with the children.

The record fully…